Georgia declares state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes
Summary
Wildfires in Georgia have burned nearly 40,000 acres and destroyed over 120 homes. The state declared a 30-day emergency to help manage the fires, which started around April 18 and are fueled by dry weather conditions.Key Facts
- Two main fires, the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire, are burning in southeast Georgia.
- Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 of 159 counties.
- The fires have burned more than 39,500 acres and destroyed at least 120 homes.
- Dry weather and drought have made the area very prone to quick-spreading fires.
- The Highway 82 fire may have started from a foil balloon touching a power line.
- The Pineland Road fire likely began due to a welding spark.
- There is a ban on outdoor burning in 91 counties to prevent more fires.
- Emergency crews are still fighting dozens of smaller wildfires in the region.
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